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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • barely lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Marco Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,506 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Land Cruiser

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers slightly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 500 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Land Cruiser is barely lighter – 2,415 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers very slightly more boot space – 742 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries moderately more – 750 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £57,500
Marco Polo

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Land Cruiser

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Mercedes Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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